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Michael Micheli Obituary

Micheli, Michael R. NASSAU Michael R. Micheli, age 82, passed into eternal rest Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at his residence after a long illness. Michael was born in Ceccano, Italy the son of the late Angelo and Yolanda Micheli and moved to the Capital Region in 1938, finally settling in the 1960's in the Nassau area. Michael was a member of the Operating Engineers Union Local 106 since 1947, ROUSE, the Yankee Doodle Performers, Rensselaer Elks, and Mended Hearts. Recently predeceased by his wife, Shirley Hall Micheli and is survived by his children, John (Erin), Patrick (Agnes), Michelle (Jerry) Raymond, Angela (George) Lawton and Richard (Ann) Calhoun. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to attend his memorial service Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer. Calling hours will be Sunday 1-3 immediately prior to the service. The family has requested that those who wish make memorial donations in his name to the community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., The American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205 or the Albany Memorial Heart Program, 600 Northern Blvd, Albany 12204.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
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richard calhoun

March 15, 2011

i will miss u i will respect your wish
and u will b missed in my hart

Michelle

March 7, 2011

When sorrow is in my thoughts I think of your smile. I know you would not want anyone to be sad. When you entered a room your smile brought happiness to all those around you. So when I am sad I shed but one tear for I know your with me, especially when I smile.

Michelle

Michelle

March 7, 2011

When sorrow fills my thoughts I think of your smile and all the many talks we had. I know you would not want anyone to be sad. When you walked into a room it was never saddness that you brought with you. Everyone loved your smile and the inner happiness you brought to all those around you. So when I miss you I shed only one tear, for I know you are always with me, especially when I smile.

John

February 27, 2011

Dad today is when I would normally call you. This is what I have to say today "Thank you for being there even when I did not know. Thank you for instilling the values that reside in me now. Thank you for the memories until we meet again."

John

February 27, 2011

Dad today I would normally call to talk. Today this is what I say "Thank you for for being there even when I did not know. Thank you for instilling the values that reside in me now. Thank you for the memories you gave me till we meet again."

February 27, 2011

Michelle,
I am sorry for your loss.
Joyce

February 19, 2011

Dear Michelle,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May fond memories comfort you at this most difficult of times. Take care.
Fondly, Carol Garavelli

Dottie Faulkner

February 19, 2011

Michelle and Family,
My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.Your dad was an amazing person. Peace be with you in knowing they are together again. God Bless!

Ruth Positano

February 19, 2011

Angela, Michelle, John, Patrick and Rich
We are very sorry to hear of your Father's passing. May all your memories carry you through the hard times. Be assured that your Mother and Grandparents were there to meet him with open arms. . You all have your guardian Angels to watch over he family.

Ruth & Nick Positano

Terri Milliman

February 19, 2011

Agnes and family...so sorry for you loss. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

February 19, 2011

To the Micheli Family
I knew both your father and mother. I went on trips with the Senior Ctr with them and we had a lot of fun. I am sorry for your loss.

Patricia Gokey

JIMMY DINOVO

February 19, 2011

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Angela Lawton

February 18, 2011

Until We Meet Again
by Unknown

Each morning when we awake we know that you are gone. And no one knows the heartache as we try to carry on.

Our hearts still ache with sadness
and many tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.

Our thoughts are always with you,
your place no one can fill. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still.

There will always be a heartache,and often a silent tear,but always a precious memory of the days when you were here.

If tears could make a staircase, and heartaches make a lane, We'd walk the path to heaven and bring you home again.

We hold you close within our hearts,
and there you will remain, to walk with us throughout our lives
Until we meet again.

Our family chain is broken now, and nothing will be the same, but as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

Deb Reimann

February 18, 2011

To the Micheli Family
Having known Michael as a patient (Dr. Odabashian's Office) for almost 30 years has truly been an honor and priviledge. Both him and your mom were also friends. We had many conversations about each other's family and looked forward to seeing each other.
My prayers are with you.Rest assured both him and your mom (the love of his life) will always be looking down on you making sure all is the way it should be.

Peter Forget

February 18, 2011

My Prayers are with your Family at this most difficult time. My God send His Holy Spirit to bring you Peace.


Peter Forget
Buckeye, Arizona

February 18, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Micheli family during this time of sorrow. We pray that happy memories and the knowledge that others care for you will bring you comfort and peace.

Respectfully,
NNSY coworkers

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